Unit Description:

The Ahuja Medical Center Step Down Unit is a 22 bed telemetry unit which cares for cardiac, medical, surgical and neurological patients. The SDU will care for patients with CHF, pneumonia, diabetes, post CVA, patients requiring neurological care, and postoperative care for cardiac catheterization, carotid endarterectomies, post MI’s, post pace maker and defibrillator placements, sepsis and medical/surgical patients. Nurse to patient ratios for days are 4:1, with nights generally a 5:1 ratio.

Position Summary: 

The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) position is a PRN entry level position specifically used for RN nursing students. The position provides hands-on experience to help prepare nursing students for their first RN position. It is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.

NA IIs work under the direction of an RN to provide safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.  Responsibilities include:

1. Direct patient care delivery (includes ADLs, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)
2. Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
3. Participation in quality improvement process
4. Involved in learning and self-improvement
5. Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers

Unit Description:

The Ahuja Medical Center Step Down Unit is a 22 bed telemetry unit which cares for cardiac, medical, surgical and neurological patients. The SDU will care for patients with CHF, pneumonia, diabetes, post CVA, patients requiring neurological care, and postoperative care for cardiac catheterization, carotid endarterectomies, post MI’s, post pace maker and defibrillator placements, sepsis and medical/surgical patients. Nurse to patient ratios for days are 4:1, with nights generally a 5:1 ratio.

Position Summary: 

The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) position is a PRN entry level position specifically used for RN nursing students. The position provides hands-on experience to help prepare nursing students for their first RN position. It is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.

NA IIs work under the direction of an RN to provide safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.  Responsibilities include:

1. Direct patient care delivery (includes ADLs, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)
2. Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
3. Participation in quality improvement process
4. Involved in learning and self-improvement
5. Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers

Experience/Knowledge:  Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.  Successful completion of a RN Nursing Fundamentals course required. 

Special Skills, Equipment:  

Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices).  Excellent communication skills.

Education:  

Current enrollment in an accredited A.D.N. nursing program required.  Current enrollment in a BSN nursing program preferred. 

Must have completed Foundations/Fundamentals clinical rotation through a RN nursing program prior to starting position. Successful completion of specialty area rotation may be required.